Dressmaker.
Make it
your own.
A client’s idea. A beautiful fabric. A dress that starts with you. Settle into the little atelier and discover the pleasure of making something from scratch.
Mouse & keyboard recommended · Loads when you play
One idea.
A whole new dress.
Good things take a few stitches.
Start with the brief. Make the rest your own.
Your first dress,
one step at a time.
This dressmaking game follows the work behind the wardrobe. Read the request, plan the garment, then bring its pieces together.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS / 01—0401Meet the briefEvery dress begins with a person.
Read your client’s style request and quality target before you accept. In the browser build’s first commission, Rose asks for workwear with a quality target of 60 and a workwear target of 40.
At a glance: brief first, design second.
02Sketch & chooseGive the idea a shape.
Open the sketchbook to explore the bodice and other garment pieces. Select a fabric and watch the estimated style tags as you work. Aim for the client’s request before adding your personal touch.
The estimate is a planning aid, not a finished score.
03Lay out & cutA little planning saves fabric.
Arrange the pattern pieces on the cloth before cutting. Leave room for every piece and pay attention to the grain direction. Rushing this stage can affect the garment you sew later.
Look at the whole layout before reaching for the scissors.
04Sew & finishBring the pieces together.
Assemble the cut pieces on the mannequin, then work along the seams. Make deliberate movements and check the result before handing the garment back to its client.
Use the controls shown by your edition of the game.
More than dress-up.
A craft to get lost in.
Fabric, shape and careful hands. The appeal of Dressmaker is in the decisions between the idea and the finished garment.
A world with room for your ideas.
Think in textures.
Make in your own way.
Official desktop-edition screenshots from the Free Lives press kit. The browser build’s interface and features may differ.
A few things
before you begin.
Use a desktop or laptop for the clearest view of the pattern pieces. A mouse or trackpad helps with precise placement.
Click to choose
Accept the brief, select a garment piece, and open the fabric options.
Drag with care
Pattern placement is part of the craft. Follow the instructions shown in the game.
Check your edition
Browser and desktop versions can use different shortcuts. Read the on-screen prompts first.
A good first dress
starts with
a clear brief.
- Read the style and quality targets.
- Choose fabric before you cut.
- Review the full pattern layout.
- Take your time along the seams.
A little patience is part of the pattern.
The right door
to the atelier.
This page runs a hosted Unity browser build. The official desktop release is available separately; features and progress may differ between versions.
Good to know.
Practical answers before you settle in.
What kind of game is Dressmaker?
Dressmaker is a dressmaking simulation built around client requests, garment design, pattern cutting and sewing. It asks you to make the garment, rather than simply choose a finished outfit.
Are the browser and Steam versions the same?
This page runs a hosted Unity WebGL build. Do not assume it matches every feature, control, save or update in the current desktop release. The official game is developed by Cozy Lives and published by Free Lives.
Can I play on my phone?
This guide works on phones, but a mouse and keyboard are recommended for the game. Touchscreen gameplay has not been fully verified here, so phone compatibility is not guaranteed.
Is the game free?
Browser availability depends on the embedded edition. The official Steam game is a separate paid release. A downloadable prototype is also available from the original creator’s itch.io page; check that page for its current terms.
Will my progress carry between versions?
Shared saves have not been verified. Do not rely on progress transferring between the hosted browser build, downloadable prototype and current desktop release. Avoid clearing browser data while you are relying on a browser save.
What if the game will not load?
Check your connection, use a current browser and try loading the game again. The third-party game service controls its own availability. If browser play is unavailable, the official desktop edition is an alternative.